The band that taught half of Japan to play guitar finally gets their flowers.
The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. Founded by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle, the group in its various incarnations has had an enduring impact on the development of music worldwide. With over 100 million records sold, the group is the best-selling instrumental band of all time. In 2008, the Ventures were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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That iconic tremolo tone still hits different.
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John Fraker
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The Ventures outsold The Beatles in Japan for years, yet most Americans couldn't name a single member.
Nokie Edwards' '64 Mosrite guitar shown here was later stolen and recovered decades later through fan detective work.
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